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Tue, 16 Apr, 2013

Welcoming our youngest learners at the 2013 Mom, Pop and Tots Fair

Edmonton Public Schools was pleased to host a booth at the 2013 Mom, Pop & Tots Fair on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013

Board considers revised assessment policy, potential levy

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees considered, for the second time, a revised policy on student assessment, achievement and growth.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Board votes against endorsing proposed agreement

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to advise the  Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) not to endorse the proposed agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Students share their story through Aboriginal art project

Twenty-two students from schools across Edmonton gathered at the Centre for Education this week to learn about traditional Aboriginal art methods from artist-in-residence Holly Yuzicapi – a Native Cultural Arts instructor from the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Southern Saskatchewan.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Board expresses concerns over budget and proposed agreement with teachers

At a media availability on Friday afternoon, Sarah Hoffman, Board Chair of Edmonton Public Schools, communicated the Board’s perspective on the budget and the tentative agreement between the Government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Wed, 6 Mar, 2013

Board approves development of disclosure bylaw

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the development of a campaign disclosure bylaw.

Mon, 4 Mar, 2013

Accommodation plans for Esther Starkman and Johnny Bright

Over the past few years, Edmonton Public Schools has seen tremendous growth in student enrolment at a number of sites, particularly Esther Starkman and Johnny Bright.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Board decides to hold off on repairs to McKay Avenue Archives and Museum building

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees decided not to proceed with repairs to the McKay Avenue building at this time.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

Edmonton Catholic and Public Boards partner to look at student transportation

The Edmonton Catholic School District and the Edmonton Public School Board have joined forces to carry out a feasibility study on a joint transportation plan.

Wed, 6 Feb, 2013

Board approves Appointment of Returning Officer for Upcoming Election

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the City of Edmonton’s Returning Officer for the purposes of the 2013 school board election.